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Back in print after being unavailable for several years, the authors, both experts in the field, examine the design of the rig, the aerodynamic theory behind the junk rigs and explain how best to sail them. Heavily illustrated with explanatory drawings.
Contents:
Part I The Chinese Rig
Introduction
The Rig
The Geometry of the Sail
The Rigging of the Sail
The Sheets
Ghosters and Lightning Conductors
Part II Designing A Rig
Introduction
Designing the Sailplan (1)
Designing the Sailplan (2)
Masts
Partners and Mast Step
Yard, Battens, and Boom
The Sail
The Rigging
Cockpit and Deck Layout
Part III Using The Rig
Setting up the Rig
Handling the Rig
Specimen Chinese-Rigged Vessels
256 pp., hardcover
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